Seagulls have found themselves in starring roles since the live streaming of the Sistine Chapel chimney began at the 2005 ...

A new pontiff has been selected on the second day of the conclave. The signal was met with an eruption of cheers from the ...

Newly installed Pope Leo XIV will hold a Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, a day after he was elected as ...

White smoke was seen pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a successor to ...

White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday and the bells of St. Peter's rang out, signalling that cardinals have ...

The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words ...

The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers as the white smoke billowed into the air. It meant the winner secured at ...

What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose ...

White smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney after two days of voting, indicating that a new leader of the ...

Addressing the cardinals in English, he said, "You have called me to carry the cross and to be blessed," and asked for their ...